David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

There are certain computer tasks that even professional technicians don't like tackling. For myself, one of the most nerve-wracking was updating a computer's BIOS. The BIOS is like a primitive ...

PCWorld examines whether updating your computer’s BIOS/UEFI is worth the inherent risks, including potential system failure if the process gets interrupted. BIOS updates provide critical benefits like ...

Windows 11 is refreshing Secure Boot keys in 2026. Here's why TPM-WMI Event ID 1801 appears, and how to verify the new certificate.

Early BIOS updates for new devices can bring bug fixes, new features, and better compatibility with other components. Update BIOS for security patches, even if it may impact performance, as it ...

While updating BIOS, if you get a BIOS ID check error message, here is how you can resolve the issue. Although this particular error message appears on a Gigabyte ...

Change your current power plan and see if it helps. Open the Control Panel and go to Hardware and Sound > Power Options. Now, select another available power plan. You can also create a new custom ...

For detailed update procedures, users may refer to the ASRock Instant Flash User guide (AMD) or the ASRock Flashback Feature User guide, depending on motherboard model and supported features.

The BIOS or UEFI is the inconspicuous software that is loaded first when the computer starts up. It regulates the basic communication between the processor, memory, graphics card and all other ...